![[movies]](/images/mediatype_movies.gif) | Left nephrectomy - Wellcome Film
A straightforward demonstration of the main features of this operation to remove the left kidney. 4 segments.
Keywords: Nephrectomy; Kidney; Surgery; Nephrectomy; Kidney; Surgeons
Downloads: 101 |  |
| Occipital puncture - Wellcome Film
Route of needle demonstrated on skeleton, by diagram and on patient. Aspiration and air replacement for encephalography. 2 segments.
Keywords: Neurology -- surgery; Neurology; Brain; Neurology -- surgery; Surgeons
Downloads: 109 |  |
| Craniectomy - Wellcome Film
This film shows the method of use of the craniotome shown during an operation and on a dummy bone. 2 segments.
Keywords: Neurology -- surgery; Neurology; Neurology -- surgery; Surgeons
Downloads: 67 |  |
| Acute appendicitis - Wellcome Film
Shows surgery to treat acute appendicitis including the use of the McBurney incision. Advice is given on the treatment of advanced cases and their complications. 4 segments.
Keywords: Appendix; Appendicitis; Appendectomy; Surgery; Medical sciences; Appendix; Appendicitis; Appendectomy; Surgeons
Downloads: 630 |  |
| Removal of tonsils and adenoids - Wellcome Film
Steps of operation for removal of tonsils by dissection and of adenoids by La Force Guillotine (a type of surgical instrument). 2 segments.
Keywords: Tonsillectomy; Adenoidectomy; Pediatrics; Surgery; Tonsillectomy; Adenoidectomy; Pediatrics; Surgeons
Downloads: 137 |  |
| Simple goitre - Wellcome Film
Anatomy and indications for surgical intervention in simple non-toxic goitre. By diagram, illustration and x-ray pictures the anatomy and complications caused by simple enlarged thyroid are shown. 3 segments.
Keywords: Anatomy; Endocrinology; Goiter; Neck; Anatomy; Anatomy; Endocrinology; Goiter; Neck; Surgeons
Downloads: 92 |  |
| Suprapubic cystectotomy : McGowan Parker technique - Wellcome Film
A record of an operation to treat an unspecified bladder problem in a female patient. The abdomen and bladder are incised and a catheter is inserted. 2 segments.
Keywords: Cystectomy; Urinary Bladder; Surgery; Medical sciences; Cystectomy; Urinary Bladder; Surgeons
Downloads: 41 |  |
| Reduction and treatment of fracture of the clavicle - Wellcome Film
A black and white, silent film showing the reduction of a fracture by abduction of the shoulder girdle from the chest, under local anaesthesia. A clavicle splint is applied. X-ray pictures before and after reduction are shown and movement is free after four weeks. 1 segment.
Keywords: Orthopedics; Clavicle -- injuries; Medical sciences; Orthopedics; Clavicle -- injuries; Surgeons
Downloads: 56 |  |
| Gold ball implantation : dimitry modification of Mules's operation - Wellcome Film
A straightforward demonstration of a specialised operation that removes the inside of the patient's eyeball. 2 segments.
Keywords: Ophthalmology; Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; Sclera; Ophthalmology; Eyesight; Ophthalmology; Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; Sclera; Surgeons. Ophthalmologists
Downloads: 49 |  |
| Aseptic closure of a caecostomy stoma - Wellcome Film
This surgical demonstration of the aseptic closure of a caescostomy stoma (artificial opening on abdomen to collect waste) includes shots of the skin incised, the stoma closed, the caecum free from skin, the bowel double clamped, the redundant portion excised, the cut crushed edge sutured, invaginating sutures and the closure of the abdomen. 2 segments.
Keywords: Colon; Colon -- surgery; Cecum -- surgery; Surgery; Medical sciences; Colon; Colon -- surgery; Cecum -- surgery; Surgeons
Downloads: 236 |  |
| Technique of the radical abdomino-perineal (Miles's) operation - Wellcome Film
A step by step account and full surgical demonstration of the abdomino-perineal technique pioneered by W. E. Miles. The intertitles provide very technical and detailed explanations of the steps of the procedure that results in a cancerous tumour being removed. 6 segments.
Keywords: Rectal Neoplasms; Colorectal Surgery; Rectum; Surgery; Medical sciences; Rectal Neoplasms; Colorectal Surgery; Rectum; Surgeons
Downloads: 1,558 |  |
| Diagnosis and treatment of infections of the hand - Wellcome Film
A demonstration of the surgical anatomy of the infected hand. Diagrams of sections and surface anatomy show the important features. 7 segments.
Keywords: Anatomy; Communicable Diseases; Hand; Anatomy; Medical sciences; Anatomy; Communicable Diseases; Hand; Doctors. Surgeons
Downloads: 68 |  |
| Cataract extractions - Wellcome Film
A series of shots of cataract extractions. Simple extraction, puncture, lens delivered, anterior chamber irrigated. Needling for secondary cataract. Extraction by buccal vacuum method. 2 segments.
Keywords: Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; Cataract Extraction; Eye; Eyesight; Ophthalmology; Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; Cataract Extraction; Eye; Surgeons. Ophthalmologists
Downloads: 85 |  |
| Treatment of pes cavus by surgery - Wellcome Film
The stages of an operation on a case of pes cavus (highly arched foot) are shown. 3 segments.
Keywords: Orthopedics -- surgery; Foot Deformities; Foot -- surgery; Surgery; Medical sciences; Orthopedics -- surgery; Foot Deformities; Foot -- surgery; Surgeons
Downloads: 171 |  |
| Sub-conjunctival cataract extraction - Wellcome Film
A black and white, silent film, made up of a series of illustrations of a number of different cataract operations. The sequences show the different types of cataracts and a variety of procedures to remove or treat them. 3 segments.
Keywords: Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; Cataract Extraction; Eye; Eyesight; Ophthalmology; Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; Cataract Extraction; Eye; Surgeons. Ophthalmologists
Downloads: 39 |  |
| Thoracoplasty : Part 1 - Wellcome Film
First of two films recording a surgical thoracoplasty (the removal of ribs) to treat scoliosis. 3 segments.
Keywords: Thoracoplasty; Respiratory System; Scoliosis; Ribs -- surgery; Medical sciences; Surgery; Thoracoplasty; Respiratory System; Scoliosis; Ribs -- surgery; Surgeons
Downloads: 75 |  |
| Hinged graft for depressed nasal bridge - Wellcome Film
Demonstration of operation for restoring nasal bridge with cartilage graft. Spare cartilage stored subcutaneously in abdominal wall. View of completed nose. Testing support of the tip. 4 segments.
Keywords: Nose -- surgery; Nasal Bone; Rhinoplasty; Surgery; Medical sciences; Nose -- surgery; Nasal Bone; Rhinoplasty; Surgeons
Downloads: 72 |  |
| Exterpation of a splenic tumor - Wellcome Film
A straightforward record of the operative removal of an enlarged spleen. 1 segment.
Keywords: Spleen; Splenic Neoplasms -- surgery; General Surgery; Surgery; Medical sciences; Spleen; Splenic Neoplasms -- surgery; General Surgery; Surgeons
Downloads: 241 |  |
| Todd Parker tucking operation - Wellcome Film
Shows steps of the operation, which is a procedure to tighten or strengthen the eye muscle. Incision in Bulbar conjunctiva. Picking up and blunt dissection of tendon. Preparation of aponeurosis for better adhesion. Use of tucker. Suture with catgut. Closure of conjunctiva. Ends with a review of the operation. 2 segments.
Keywords: Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; Eye; Conjunctiva; Ophthalmology; Eyesight; Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures; Eye; Conjunctiva; Surgeons. Ophthalmologists
Downloads: 75 |  |
| Indirect inguinal hernia : operative technique - Wellcome Film
This film shows the repair of an indirect inguinal hernia. It was intended to show the essential steps in the operation and not the details of technique. 2 segments.
Keywords: Hernia; Hernia, Inguinal -- surgery; General Surgery; Surgery; Hernia; Hernia, Inguinal -- surgery; General Surgery; Surgeons
Downloads: 184 |  |
| Syringomyelia - Wellcome Film
Film of treatment of syringomyelia (disorder in which a cyst or cavity forms within the spinal cord). Two operation sequences, each showing exposure of cervical spinal cord, aspiration of syringomyelic cavity, longitudinal division of the cord and closure of dura. Also shows the post-operative condition of several patients. 2 segments.
Keywords: Orthopedics -- surgery; Spinal Cord; Syringomyelia -- surgery; Surgery; Medical sciences; Orthopedics -- surgery; Spinal Cord; Syringomyelia -- surgery; Surgeons
Downloads: 58 |  |
| Radical mastoid operation - Wellcome Film
Shows step-by-step an operation carried out for the relief of chronic middle ear suppuration of many years standing caused by a mastoid process of the dense acellular type. 3 segments.
Keywords: Ear, Middle -- surgery; Mastoid; Surgery; Medical sciences; Ear, Middle -- surgery; Mastoid; Surgeons
Downloads: 111 |  |
| Caesarean section at full term for contracted pelvis - Wellcome Film
This film depicts a standard caesarean section operation, with intertitles explaining the various stages. 3 segments.
Keywords: Obstetric Surgical Procedures; Cesarean Section; Birth; Surgery; Obstetric Surgical Procedures; Cesarean Section; Obstetricians. Surgeons
Downloads: 364 |  |
| Partial gastroectomy under local anaesthesia - Wellcome Film
The technique of abdominal field block and splanchnic block are shown in detail and illustrated by an operation for cancer of the stomach in a 65-year-old woman with a large pyloric carcinoma. 5 segments.
Keywords: Abdominal Neoplasms; Anesthesia; Procaine; Surgery; Medical sciences; Abdominal Neoplasms; Anesthesia; Procaine; Surgeons. Anaesthetists
Downloads: 101 |  |
| Cholecystectomy - Wellcome Film
A straightforward account of the operative techniques involved in surgery to remove the gallbladder. Upon exploration of the patient's abdomen, the appendix is also removed. 5 segments.
Keywords: Cholecystectomy; Gallbladder; General Surgery; Surgery; Medical sciences; Cholecystectomy; Gallbladder; General Surgery; Surgeons
Downloads: 136 |  |
| Thoracoplasty : Part 2 - Wellcome Film
The second of two films recording a surgical thoracoplasty (the removal of ribs) to treat scoliosis. 1 segment.
Keywords: Thoracoplasty; Respiratory System; Ribs -- surgery; Scoliosis; Surgery; Medical sciences; Thoracoplasty; Respiratory System; Ribs -- surgery; Scoliosis; Surgeons
Downloads: 289 |  |
| Facial paralysis following mastoid disease and operation - Wellcome Film
An operation, performed by master facial surgeons Gillies and McIndoe, to correct a facial paralysis in a young man. The surgery is shown in detail and explained step by step through intertitles. Immediately after the operation, over-correction is noted in the patient. Later results show the patient's face with increased mobility and little scarring. A further patient, a young boy with the same condition, is shown smiling and eating a biscuit...
Keywords: Facial Paralysis -- surgery; Face -- surgery; Surgery; Medical sciences; Facial Paralysis -- surgery; Face -- surgery; Surgeons
Downloads: 97 |  |
| Intraperitoneal cervical caesarean section - Wellcome Film
A record of a caesarean section operation. The procedure is filmed in close up, with explanatory intertitles. 4 segments.
Keywords: Cesarean Section; Obstetric Surgical Procedures; Birth; Surgery; Cesarean Section; Obstetric Surgical Procedures; Obstetricians. Surgeons
Downloads: 208 |  |
| Exophthalmic goitre : operative technique - Wellcome Film
Opening with the clinical aspect, the film proceeds to show a complete record of an operation to treat Graves Disease (a common form of hyperthyroidism). 4 segments.
Keywords: Goiter; Graves Disease -- surgery; Thyroid Gland -- abnormalities; Surgery; Goiter; Graves Disease -- surgery; Thyroid Gland -- abnormalities; Surgeons. Ophthalmologists
Downloads: 69 |  |
| Ventricle stripping operation - Wellcome Film
Operation on a horse to remove the ventricular sac. Steps of operation shown. 3 segments.
Keywords: Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures; Surgery, Veterinary; Horses; Cardiovascular systems; Zoology; Veterinary medicine; Cardiovascular Surgical Procedures; Surgery, Veterinary; Horses; Surgeons
Downloads: 51 |  |
| Reduction of crush fractures of the spine - Wellcome Film
This film contains a demonstration of details of the reduction, fixation and eventual mobilisation of a case of crush fracture of the fourth lumbar vertebra without nerve injury. The method of moving the prone, male patient is demonstrated and a double layered stockinette vest is fitted. A web harness is put around the patients shoulders and they are suspended between two tables while the plaster jacket is applied...
Keywords: Spine; Spinal Injuries -- therapy; Physical Therapy (Specialty); Medical sciences; Spine; Spinal Injuries -- therapy; Physical Therapy (Specialty); Surgeons
Downloads: 56 |  |
| Simple or Schwartze operation for acute mastoiditis - Wellcome Film
Demonstration of an operation for acute mastoiditis (infection of the temporal bone) in a six-year-old child, followed by a demonstration of an operation for an abscess of the post-aural lymphatic gland. 3 segments.
Keywords: Ear -- surgery; Mastoid; Mastoiditis -- surgery; Pediatrics; Pediatrics; Surgery; Medical sciences; Ear -- surgery; Mastoid; Mastoiditis -- surgery; Pediatrics; Surgeons
Downloads: 220 |  |
| Partial colectomy for carcinoma of the rectum - Wellcome Film
A straightforward account of an operation to reduce the colorectum and remove a carcinoma of the rectum. 4 segments.
Keywords: Colorectal Surgery; Gastrointestinal Neoplasms; Colon -- surgery; Colonic Neoplasms; Surgery; Medical sciences; Colorectal Surgery; Gastrointestinal Neoplasms; Colon -- surgery; Colonic Neoplasms; Surgeons
Downloads: 89 |  |
| Aseptic operating theatre technique - Wellcome Film
This film illustrates various methods of sterilisation for the total abolition of germs from every surface and material which approaches the field of operation. Techniques shown include the use of an autoclave, sterilising using boiling water, boiling oil, a naked flame, antiseptics, paraform vapour and dry heat. We also see at the end how a patient is prepared for an operation on the knee. 2 segments.
Keywords: Operating Rooms; Infection Control; Urologic Surgical Procedures; Surgery; Operating Rooms; Infection Control; Urologic Surgical Procedures; Nurses surgeons
Downloads: 295 |  |
| Operation for abdominal cryptorchid - Wellcome Film
Shows preparation of a colt for operation to remove a testicle. Exploration of inguinal canals abdomen opened and testicles removed. 3 segments.
Keywords: General Surgery; Veterinary Medicine; Horses; Cryptorchidism; Testis; Veterinary medicine; Surgery; General Surgery; Veterinary Medicine; Horses; Cryptorchidism; Testis; Surgeons
Downloads: 102 |  |
| Ovariotomy for large cystoadenoma ovarii - Wellcome Film
A film showing an ovariotomy to treat a large cystoadenoma ovarrii. The appearance of the abdomen before the operation is shown. A paramedian incision is made, exposing the tumour. Fluid content is tapped and collected, adhesions divided and the tumour delivered. Constituents of the pedicle are identified and ligated. The other ovary is examined and removed with preservation of some ovarian tissue...
Keywords: Gynecology -- surgery; Ovarian Neoplasms -- surgery; Surgery; Medical sciences; Womens health; Gynecology -- surgery; Ovarian Neoplasms -- surgery; Surgeons. Gynaecologists
Downloads: 72 |  |
| Treatment of chronic ulcers of the leg - Wellcome Film
A film showing the treatment of ulceration of leg veins by injection with sodium morrhuate and by skin grafting methods. The first part shows the injection of ulcerated leg veins with sodium morrhuate. Problems with using excessive dosage are shown with examples of necrosis. Injection into an exposed vein under anaesthetic is shown. The second part shows skin grafts being cut with stencil under local anaesthesia and the graft being inserted beneath the granulations of the ulcer...
Keywords: Dermatology; Surgery, Plastic; Leg; Ulcer -- therapy; Skin Transplantation; Varicose Veins; Medical sciences; Surgery; Dermatology; Surgery, Plastic; Leg; Ulcer -- therapy; Skin Transplantation; Varicose Veins; Surgeons
Downloads: 53 |  |
| Radical amputation of the left breast for duct carcinoma - Wellcome Film
A film showing the mastectomy of a breast to treat breast cancer. Introduction, incision, lymphatic drainage, skin undercut pectoral muscles divided at insertion axilla dissected axillary structures demonstrated specimen amputated wound closed and dressed macroscopic appearance of specimen. 3 segments.
Keywords: Neoplasms; General Surgery; Breast Neoplasms -- surgery; Lymph Nodes -- surgery; Cancer; Surgery; Neoplasms; General Surgery; Breast Neoplasms -- surgery; Lymph Nodes -- surgery; Surgeons
Downloads: 273 |  |
| Surgical anatomy of temporal bone and the simple or Schwartze operation for acute mastoiditis - Wellcome Film
The surgical anatomy of the temporal bone (bone behind the ear) of a child is shown in close-up, followed by a demonstration of the Schwartze operation for acute mastoiditis (infection of the temporal bone). 3 segments.
Keywords: Ear -- surgery; Mastoid; Pediatrics; Mastoiditis -- surgery; Temporal Bone; Pediatrics; Surgery; Medical sciences; Ear -- surgery; Mastoid; Pediatrics; Mastoiditis -- surgery; Temporal Bone; Surgeons
Downloads: 224 |  |
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